Respiratory Therapist - PRN at Amberwell Health

Hiawatha, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Organizational, Verbal, Interpersonal, Customer Relations, Mathematical, Analytical, Grammar/Spelling, Read/Comprehend Written Instructions, Follow Verbal Instructions, Computer, Cardio-Pulmonary Equipment

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Details Job Location: Amberwell Hiawatha - Hiawatha, KS 66434 Position Type: Part Time - Benefit Eligible Education Level: 2 Year Degree Travel Percentage: Periodic - As Needed Job Shift: PRN - As Needed, no set Shift Job Category: Respiratory Therapy Position Summary Assists in the diagnosis, treatment and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Collects and analyzes sputum, blood and breath specimens to determine levels of oxygen, carbon dioxide and other gases. Also measures the lung capacity of a patient to determine if there is impaired function. Performs all respiratory therapy procedures and cardiac diagnostic procedures throughout the hospital. Qualifications Education 2 year/Associate Degree Licensed by the State of Kansas as a Respiratory Care Practitioner BLS ACLS NRP Experience None required Skills Organizational Verbal Interpersonal Customer Relations Mathematical Analytical Grammar/Spelling Read/Comprehend written instructions Follow verbal instructions Computer: General working knowledge and Meditech will have to learn the Holter and PFT systems. All Cardio- Pulmonary equipment Age of Patients Served Neonate/Infant (Birth-1 year) Child/ PED (1-11 years) Adolescent (12-17 years) Adult (18-64 years) Geriatric (65+ years) Mental and Emotional Requirements Manage stress appropriately Make decisions under pressure Manage anger/fear/hostility/violence of others appropriately Handle multiple priorities Work alone Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded Working Conditions Exposure to potential electrical shock Exposure to x-ray/electromagnetic energy Exposure to communicable disease Exposure to blood and/or body fluids CRT (Computer) monitor Physical Requirements Medium work- Exert up to 50 lbs. force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Stand for 1 hour per day Walk for 1-2 hours per day Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder/normal speaking voice Have good manual dexterity Have good eye/hand/foot coordination Have clarity of vision: Mid (>20=-

Responsibilities

Assists in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with pulmonary disorders. Performs all respiratory therapy procedures and cardiac diagnostic procedures throughout the hospital.